Leslie Taylor
Service(s) Offered:
Counseling
Specializes in grief/trauma, 2nd half of life issues, health coaching, and working with entrepreneurs & emergency service personnel
Therapeutic modalities: CBT, Solutions-Focused Therapy
Who I Work With:
Individual Adults (Male & Female)
Couples
Doesn’t give mental health diagnoses.
Availability:
In-person and virtual appointments
Weekdays
What You’ll Come Away With:
Many clients come to me with the burning questions: “Am I broken? Am I weird?” I’ll help give you a sense of what is and what isn’t normal in your life & relationships, and together, we’ll brainstorm solutions to the challenges you’re facing. You’ll leave sessions feeling valued, seen, and heard, and you’ll experience a fresh wave of hope, relief, and healing.
Biography:
I started out my career path as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and now I’m back full circle after 25 years of experience as a police officer, crisis pastor, business woman, and disaster worker!
My husband, Tom, and I moved to Redding in 2007 for me to attend BSSM. I was the Director of Bethel’s Pastor on Call ministry from 2009-2016. I’m also a senior advisor with Bethel Global Response.
I know life doesn’t always turn out like we expected. I’ve experienced a lot of deeply painful life experiences myself. Yet I’ve been told (and know) that I’m a carrier of hope and resiliency. I’m very solution-focused and believe in looking at the pieces we have in our hands today to figure out how to move forward. I believe that when someone invites you into their life, it’s a sacred space. I lean heavily on the Holy Spirit to guide me in each session. He always shows up with wisdom and love.
Closest to my heart are my husband, my daughter in heaven, and my 2 sons, a daughter-in-law, and 4 grandchildren who live in Colorado.
I love many things but a warm beach, puzzles, riding my bike, watching the birds feeding in my backyard, easy hikes, and coffee dates with friends are a few of my favorites.
Experience & Education:
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, 2007-2009
Basic Sozo Training, 2007
Advanced Sozo Training, 2008
Shabar Training, 2008
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Colorado State University, 1995
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, 1992
Certified Consultant, The Compassion Method, 2023
Certified Health Coach, Health Coach Institute, 2017
Disaster Team Trainer, Bethel Global Response, 2012-Present
